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April 5, 1980

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Strong Wives Keeping Pace With Front-Runners; Significant Roles Seen Strong Wives Keeping Pace With 2 Front-Runners Larger Role Reported Different Role for Mrs. Carter 'Highly Political Animal' Confidence Has Increased First Lady Duties Expanded

By Leslie Bennetts

When President Carter suddenly dismissed several Cabinet members and reshuffled others last summer in a dramatic reorganization of his Administration, Rosalynn Carter was widely credited with playing a key role in the decision-making that led to the move.

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Black-Run Private Schools Lure Growing Numbers in New York; Black-Run Schools Grow in New York 'The Old-Fashioned School' Businesses Help Pay Costs

By Thomas A. Johnson

"They couldn't develop my son's potential." Jonnie Marshall said of the New York City public schools, "and they were well on the way to damaging him as a student."

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DEADLOCK PERSISTS IN TRANSIT PARLEY; TRAFFIC DROPS OFF; BOTH SIDES ARE HOLDING FAST Key Issues Are Pay, Productivity and 'Givebacks' Reaction to 4-Day Week Is Hailed Both Sides Are Unyielding Transit Impasse Persists On Pay and Productivity Talks Curtailed by Hearing Judge Seeks to 'Assist' Payroll 'Intentionally' Stopped

By Damon Stetson

Negotiations between striking transit workers and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority remained deadlocked yesterday. Both sides held firmly to earlier positions on wage increases and the critical issues of productivity and what the unions describe as "givebacks."

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SUSPECT IN BOMBINGS BY F.A.L.N. IS SEIZED; Wanted in Fraunces Tavern Attack by Puerto Rican Terrorists Weapons Reportedly Found F.A.L.N. Bombing Suspect Seized In Hiding Since 1976

By Unknown Author

EVANSTON, Ill., April 4--Carlos Torres, a leading suspect in bombings by the Puerto Rican terrorist group F.A.L.N. in New York City, Chicago and Washington, was among 11 people arrested here today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

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Several Economists Say Report Finally Signals Beginning of Recession; Employment Down by 300,000 Layoffs Push Jobless Rate to 6.2%; Economists See Recession on Way Discouraged Workers Increase Rate for Jobless Men

By Philip Shabecoff Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, April 4 Unemployment edged upward and total employment declined nationally in March, largely as a result of workers' being laid off, the Labor Department reported today.

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of April 2, 1980, covering April 5, 1980.

1
The Wall
Pink Floyd
Last week
1
Peak
1
Weeks
17
2
Against The Wind
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Last week
2
Peak
2
Weeks
4
3
Mad Love
Linda Ronstadt
Last week
3
Peak
3
Weeks
4
4
Glass Houses
Billy Joel
Last week
6
Peak
4
Weeks
3
5
Damn The Torpedoes
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Last week
4
Peak
2
Weeks
22

Notable Births

1980Matt Bonner, American basketball player^[†]

Matthew Robert Bonner, also known as the Red Rocket or Red Mamba, is an American former professional basketball player. Bonner played college basketball for the University of Florida before being selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 45th overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. During his career Bonner played for the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs with whom he won two NBA championships. He is the only player in NBA history to be born in New Hampshire.

1980Alberta Brianti, Italian tennis player^[†]

Alberta Brianti is a former professional tennis player from Italy. On 13 June 2011, Brianti achieved her career-high singles ranking of 55. On 13 February 2012, she peaked at No. 68 in the doubles rankings. She won one singles title on the WTA Tour defeating Simona Halep in her career, at Fes, Morocco in 2011.

1980Rafael Cavalcante, Brazilian mixed martial artist^[†]

Rafael Cavalcante, often known by his nickname of Feijão, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who fights in the light heavyweight division. He is currently competing for Bellator MMA. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He formerly competed in Strikeforce, where he was at one time Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. His nickname means "bean" in Portuguese. He holds notable wins over Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Yoel Romero.

1980David Chocarro, Argentinian baseball player and actor^[†]

David Chocarro is an Argentine actor, model and former baseball player.

1980Mike Glumac, Canadian ice hockey player^[†]

Michael Glumac is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who last played as Captain for Croatian hockey club KHL Medveščak Zagreb in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He is of Croatian descent.

1980Mario Kasun, Croatian basketball player^[†]

Mario Kasun is a Croatian former professional basketball player. He played at the center position.

1980Lee Jae-won, South Korean DJ and singer^[†]

Lee Jae-won is a South Korean DJ and singer. He is the former member of Korean groups H.O.T. and jtL.

1980Joris Mathijsen, Dutch footballer^[†]

Joris Mathijsen is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is the director of football at Willem II.

1980Rasmus Quist Hansen, Danish rower^[†]

Rasmus Quist Hansen, also known as Rasmus Quist, is a Danish rower and double World Champion in the lightweight double sculls, with his partner Mads Rasmussen.

1980Odlanier Solís, Cuban boxer^[†]

Odlanier Solís Fonte is a Cuban former professional boxer who competed from 2007 to 2016. He challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2011. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics; 2001, 2003, and 2005 World Championships; 1999, and 2003 Pan American; and 2001 Goodwill Games.

Historical Context for April 5, 1980

In 1980, the world population was approximately 4,447,606,236 people^[†]

Headlines from April 5, 1980

Strong Wives Keeping Pace With Front-Runners; Significant Roles Seen Strong Wives Keeping Pace With 2 Front-Runners Larger Role Reported Different Role for Mrs. Carter 'Highly Political Animal' Confidence Has Increased First Lady Duties Expanded

Black-Run Private Schools Lure Growing Numbers in New York; Black-Run Schools Grow in New York 'The Old-Fashioned School' Businesses Help Pay Costs

SUSPECT IN BOMBINGS BY F.A.L.N. IS SEIZED; Wanted in Fraunces Tavern Attack by Puerto Rican Terrorists Weapons Reportedly Found F.A.L.N. Bombing Suspect Seized In Hiding Since 1976

Several Economists Say Report Finally Signals Beginning of Recession; Employment Down by 300,000 Layoffs Push Jobless Rate to 6.2%; Economists See Recession on Way Discouraged Workers Increase Rate for Jobless Men

The Wall

Against The Wind

Mad Love

Glass Houses

Damn The Torpedoes

Notable Births

Historical Context for April 5, 1980